Top 10 most powerful business people in Canada

Who really wields the most influence on the Canadian business scene these days? For the first time ever, Canadian Business has ranked Canada's top 50 deal makers, influence pedlars and backroom operators. These 10 men and women topped the list. (For the top 25, click here.)

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9. Galen Weston Jr., Executive Chair, Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Age 40

A decade ago, Galen Weston Jr. was known more for his parties than for his business sense. Today, he stands alone atop a retail behemoth. Engineering Loblaw’s $12.4-billion takeover of Shoppers Drug Mart, Weston climbed forever out of the shadow cast by his famous family. And if the Shoppers deal closes, he will control a company with unparalleled retail heft in Canada. He’s not G2

9. Galen Weston Jr., Executive Chair, Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Age 40

A decade ago, Galen Weston Jr. was known more for his parties than for his business sense. Today, he stands alone atop a retail behemoth. Engineering Loblaw’s $12.4-billion takeover of Shoppers Drug Mart, Weston climbed forever out of the shadow cast by his famous family. And if the Shoppers deal closes, he will control a company with unparalleled retail heft in Canada. He’s not G2 anymore (a reference to his better-known father, at left). He’s just Galen Weston.